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Maisha
Maisha Pronunciation
Maisha is pronounced MY-shah /ˈmaɪ.ʃɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Swahili maisha, 'life; living' (via Arabic 'isha, 'life, living')Medium
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History & Origin
Maisha comes from Swahili maisha, 'life; living' (from the Arabic root 'a-y-sh, 'to live'). A soft, warm, lyrical name across East Africa and African American communities, celebrating life (said 'MY-shah').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, life at the root, and warm.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Maisha?
Maisha is pronounced MY-shah (/ˈmaɪ.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Maisha said aloud.
How do you say Maisha?
Maisha is said MY-shah (/ˈmaɪ.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Maisha said aloud.
What does the name Maisha mean?
Maisha is Swahili for 'life; living'.
Is Maisha a boy or girl name?
Maisha is a girl's name.
How popular is Maisha?
Maisha is a rare name in the U.S.